MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
edited collection
which
examines
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
gains in
online learning are empowering
people
all around the world
to take classes online.
These MOOC classes are
commonly free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research.
There are a variety of
issues that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
are having to consider
now that e-learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can stakeholders
certify that
the quality of education provided by these
massively open online courses is
respectable?
This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience.
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach classes online?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses?
What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
deal with the problems of
poor
student motivation and high
student attrition?
As online learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
need
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Scientists
and numerous other
participants
desire
to better understand
these
significant new open education
initiatives.
Scientists want
to know how
these MOOC courses
can be made better.
To handle this
developing
need for
knowledge
the gripping new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC classes and other open education topics.
This thrilling new book
also articulates the
most important controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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